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Technical Writer

Leidos

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Top Secret/SCI
$63,700 - $115,150
Polygraph
IT - Tech Writing
Columbia, MD (On-Site/Office)

R-00168615

Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).  Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!  

The Technical Writer will be responsible for:
  • Responsible for the preparation, editorial review, revision, and maintenance of security engineering documents including technical white papers, cyber security assessments, architecture analysis documentation, senior management briefings, and status reports.
  • Use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to create program related documentation.
  • Establish inroads with the customer to ensure all materials are compliant with stated policies and practices employed by the customer organization.
  • Where necessary, update Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates to ensure ease of use and functional capability in support of the respective project teams.
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications.
  • Work with engineers and subject matter experts to gather technical information required in the preparation of written text.
  • Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources and prepare incident reports, responses, and briefings comprehensible to a wide audience of readers.
  • Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.


CLEARANCE REQUIRED : TS/SCI with Polygraph

Education/Experience
  • Minimum of 6 years experience as a technical writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.  Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.  Four (4) years of additional technical writer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
  • Basic understanding of cyber security principles and network systems is desired.  Network+ or Security+ certification is a plus.


Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting: October 10, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: Pay Range $63,700.00 - $115,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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Job Category
IT - Tech Writing
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Employer
Leidos